Boathouse On East Side Of Lake

The boathouse, built around 1760 for Daniel Lascelles, is located on the east side of a lake at Plompton Rocks. It is constructed from coursed gritstone blocks, some of which are nearly megalithic, and is integrated with natural rock outcrops. The structure is rectangular, measuring approximately 2.5 metres wide and 7 metres long. The entrance on the north side features a narrow opening with a large lintel, along with rebates and hooks for a hung door on the inside. The walls consist of very large boulders and are set between natural rock formations. The opening facing the water has a shallow arch with rock-faced rustication at the keystone and voussoirs. Inside, the side walls are formed by the cut-back faces of the rock outcrops, and the roof is a barrel vault made of dressed gritstone blocks. Plompton Rocks is recognized for its natural rock formations, and this boathouse is one of several rock-cut features that were created during the development of the area as a pleasure ground for Daniel Lascelles while he was constructing Plompton Hall.